About Casey P.

President & Founder of Gophermods since 2010, I've dedicated myself to providing exceptional service in the consumer electronics sector. From our origins at the University of Minnesota, we've evolved into a key player in ecommerce, specializing in the buyback and selling of premium devices. Annually, we service more than 50,000 gadgets, supporting businesses, educational institutions, and mobile technology deployments.
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iPhone Battery Replacements

iPhone Battery Replacements Gophermods, your locally owned and favorite small business specializing in iPhones, iPads, Smartphones and other repair solutions since 2009, has reported it will incorporate iPhone battery testing among their official 21-point checklist during repair services. "Our point is to provider Apple users with another option than sitting in long lines at the mall, or going out on a limb on an unbranded battery obtained on the web," said Casey Profita, President of Gophermods. "Fortunately, there is a fix for slowed-down iPhones because of a maturing battery, and you totally CAN get professional help and another battery [...]

By |2019-07-17T16:45:03-05:00December 29th, 2017|
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7 Important Facts about iOS 11

7 Important Facts about iOS 11 iOS 11 was unveiled at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference earlier this month. With the next version of iOS out in the hands of developers, I was able to get my hands on it early before it is released to the public. These are my impressions. The device I am using, is a 64GB iPhone SE which features Apple’s A9 cpu, and 2 GB of ram, which is only 1 generation behind the A10 Fusion Quad Core cpu in the iPhone 7. The new lock screen. The lock screen [...]

By |2019-07-17T16:37:53-05:00June 19th, 2017|
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Tech Review – iPad 9.7(2017)

Tech Review - iPad 9.7(2017) In the world of technology we like to focus on the super expensive devices, the ones that push the envelope in every direction. People love to "ooh" and "ahh" over every new feature, quirk or change that it brings to the table. In doing so, sometimes we can overlook the simpler things, the less expensive gadgets that a recent college graduate(me) can afford. I'm a sucker for finding affordable technology. I built my computer using parts from one if not two generations behind the latest iterations, and my current phone is the modest if unassuming [...]

By |2020-02-25T16:13:09-06:00April 25th, 2017|
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Flagship Roundup – The Best of the Best

Flagship Roundup - The Best of the Best The Galaxy S8 is looking to recapture the magic of the Galaxy S7, and regain customer confidence after the Note 7 Battery disaster. Photo by: Samsung Mobile With Samsung's Galaxy S8 launching before the month is out, I wanted to take a look to see what it was up against in the smartphone space. Rivals Apple and LG have their phones already to market, while others like HTC and Google quietly carve their niche in the flagship arena. Maybe you're waiting to see how the S8 behaves in public, [...]

By |2019-07-17T17:07:48-05:00April 14th, 2017|
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Dual Camera Roundup – The Best in Pocket Photography

Dual Camera Roundup - The Best in Pocket Photography Starting with the HTC Evo 3D as a gimmick, to today with the iPhone 7 Plus, companies have been trying to fit dual camera systems intotheir smartphones. Many have done so with varying degrees of success. In the case of the Evo 3D, it sold poorly compared to the iPhone 7 Plus which has been a commercial success. Today, we are surrounded by a plethora of devices that feature a dual camera setup. Here we will be breaking down the differences between three of the top tier dual camera wielding phones [...]

By |2019-07-17T17:05:10-05:00March 24th, 2017|
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Tech Talk – Corey H.

Tech Talk is a series highlighting a member of the Gophermods Family. We presented each of our technicians, managers and employees with a series of questions. These are their answers. Today our guest is Corey Hoeve, an Assistant Manager at Gophermods. 1. Where are you from? I’m from Albert Lea, MN. 2. What is your Job at Gophermods? Assistant Store manager at Gophermods Plymouth. Corey Hoeve is the Assistant Store Manager at Gophermods Plymouth. 3. What is your favorite phone to repair and why? The iPhone 6 is my favorite. They put it together really well and made it easy [...]

By |2018-01-22T03:03:42-06:00March 13th, 2017|
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Cases and Screen Protectors – Protect Your Device.

Cases and Screen Protectors - Protect Your Device. Your phone is precious to you. Lets be real here, we love our phones. They are the portal to an outside world, our windows into our friend’s lives and the place where memories are saved. So why wouldn’t you protect your phone? Here some accessories we at Gophermods feel are essential in protecting your phone, and keeping your device safe.   Tempered Glass Screen Protectors Cell Patriot Screen Protectors keep your screen looking great while providing serious protection. These are simply another layer of glass that goes on top [...]

By |2019-07-17T17:03:12-05:00March 7th, 2017|
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Tech Talk – John M

Tech Talk is a series highlighting a member of the Gophermods Family. We presented each of our technicians, managers and employees with a series of questions. These are their answers. Today our guest is John McDonough, our very own MacGuyver. 1.Where are you from? Born and raised in Apple Valley, MN currently live in St. Paul, MN 2.What do you do at Gophermods? I'm the Inventory Manager and Hardware Development Lead at Gophermods. 3. What is your favorite phone to repair and why? The Galaxy S5 is one of my favorite phones to repair. Let me rephrase that, “My favorite screen to replace” [...]

By |2018-01-22T03:03:43-06:00February 27th, 2017|
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This One Simple Trick Will Charge Your iPhone Faster!

This One Simple Trick Will Charge Your iPhone Faster! This one simple trick will charge your iPhone faster than ever before—and it's so easy that anyone can do it! You own an iPhone, and you can never seem to charge your phone fast enough. Well, there's a solution and you didn't even know it. On devices from the iPhone 6 line and forward, Apple enabled these phones to charge faster when plugged into a beefier wall adapter. The power brick included with your iPhone in the [...]

By |2022-06-25T13:26:12-05:00February 24th, 2017|
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LG G6 – Top 5 RUMORED Features

LG G6 - Top 5 RUMORED Features Ahead of the reveal of LG's next flagship phone, we've already been given a glimpse of what to expect at Mobile World Congress. However there are alot of questions that remain to be answered. Based on reports from various sources, we've listed some of the main rumors regarding the LG G6. The LG G6 looks to make a splash at MWC later this month. Photo by: LG 1. New Display Size. The LG G6 will feature a 5.7 inch Quad HD Ultra Wide(2880x1440 resolution) display, with small bezels. With an [...]

By |2019-07-17T17:03:45-05:00February 17th, 2017|
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Founded in 2010 at the University of Minnesota. Gophermods is a Minnesota leading consumer electronics company with a specialization in the repair of premium smartphones and tablets. As of 2024, we have two retail locations across Minnesota. We service more than 50,000 devices per year with an emphasis in specializing in iPad Repair, iPhone Repair, MacBook Repair and other recent technology.

iPhone, iPod, iPad and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Gophermods is an independent service company and is in no way affiliated with Apple Inc.

Gophermods Locations

Gophermods Minneapolis

Address: 1624 New Brighton Blvd

Phone: (612) 354-2937

Email: [email protected]

Gophermods Eagan

Address: 3250 Denmark Ave

Phone: (651) 212-4802

Email: [email protected]

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ISO 9001:2015
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